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IAM Local 822 (District 9) in Quincy, Ill., recently hosted its annual Easter Egg hunt to connect with local union members and celebrate the holiday together.
“To say we had perfect weather, and an excellent turnout is an understatement! 2025 brought IAM Local 822 a record-breaking turn out of kids with 81 coming out to hunt eggs,” said IAM Local 822 Secretary-Treasurer Andy Gallaher. “Kids enjoyed getting a bunch of union gear and goodie bags with candy and gift cards to local businesses that support Local 822.”
IAM Local 822 families, as well as other local unions in the community, brought their children to participate in the hunt, which was broken up into age groups.
Local businesses donated gift cards and union locals and districts donated checks that were used to purchase gift cards that matched the donations from the businesses.
“We want to give a huge ‘thank you’ to our sponsors and everyone who came and enjoyed the day with us,” said Gallaher.
IAM Local 822 President Rick Houston made an appearance for the children as the Easter Bunny.
“That was the first time we’ve had the Easter Bunny in years and it was so worth it,” said Gallaher. “The kids really, really enjoyed it. They were chasing him, running all around him.”
IAM International contributed T-shirts, activity books, rulers, playing cards, and some pet bandanas to the giveaway bags.
“Local 822 is constantly making the Midwest Territory proud with their focus on building a strong, connected community,” said IAM Midwest Territory General Vice President Sam Cicinelli. “They do a wonderful job upholding one of the IAM’s founding values: ‘service to the community.’ We are happy to hear everyone enjoyed sunny weather and a great day together. Thank you to everyone who made this happen.”
